Tools

Checker stencil with 1/2” squares

Super Film ultra fine grain sanding film

Directions

Preparation

1. For calendar, use slip-slap technique,
Calico Red and Lamp Black to base entire surface (omitting calendar holder and screws); while wet, sponge
entire surface using same colors. Let dry. Sand and wipe dust. Using photo as guide, tape off a 5-1/2”x6” area at center top of calendar; base with brush mix of Fawn and Bleached Sand.

2. Use highlighter to dry brush grassy area under rooster Avocado; dry brush Lt. Buttermilk highlight. Use 1/2” angle shader and Fawn to shade around edges of square and along top of grassy area. Use #10/0 liner and thinned Avocado to stroke grass lines. Use script liner and Lt. Buttermilk to paint border.

3. Sunflowers: Base petals with brush mix of Saffron Yellow and Cadmium Yellow. Shade Traditional Burnt Umber around flower center. Use scruffy brush to dry brush center with Burnt Sienna and Lamp Black. Use same brush to dry brush Lt. Buttermilk highlight around center. Use 1/2” angle shader to highlight petal tips Lt. Buttermilk. Use small end of stylus to dot Traditional Burnt Umber and Snow White around bottom of flower center.